Section 172.10  Purpose

The Illinois Petroleum Equipment Contractors Licensing Act (PECLA) [225 ILCS 729] is designed to insure the quality of petroleum or hazardous substance Underground Storage Tank (UST) work in Illinois meets the highest standards. Meeting those standards will assure the owners/operators of USTs and the citizens of Illinois that the environment, citizen safety and the owner’s/operator’s businesses are getting the best service and protection possible.